Published 13:46 IST, November 19th 2020
India vs Australia 2020: CA, SACA differ over fate of Adelaide Test after COVID outbreak
Cricket Australia continues to remain optimistic over the successful launch of the opening India vs Australia 2020 Test at Adelaide as scheduled in December.
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Virat Kohli and rest of Indian players arrived at Sydney on vember 12. team is currently scheduled to play three ODIs, three T20Is and four Test matches in Australia until January 19 next year. first of four Tests will be played at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide between December 17 and 21. Unfortunately, several Australian players, including Test skipper Tim Paine, have been once again forced into isolation after ar coronavirus outbreak in Adelaide.
India vs Australia 2020: Indian players arrive in Sydney
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India vs Australia 2020: Cricket Australia optimistic of series opener despite Adelaide coronavirus outbreak
South Australian government continues to impose strict lockdown guidelines across state in wake of ongoing pandemic. After recent Adelaide coronavirus pandemic, state cricket board has eir relocated numerous players out of South Australia or put m into isolation. On Wednesday, vember 18, Cricket Australia continued to remain optimistic about successful launch of opening Adelaide Test between India and Australia, despite lockdown guidelines issued by South Australian government.
Steven Marshall, South Australia’s premier, recently claimed that government will be doing “absolutely everything” in ir power to stop a second wave of virus. He said that y want to have a six-day “circuit breaker” so that pandemic will t cause more pain down road for Australian public.
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Several reports indicate that while Cricket Australia is still pining for opening Test at Adelaide, a change in venue could very well become a point of consideration in a few days. Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood said recently that he would be open to idea of playing at Brisbane’s Gabba ground for first Test of summer. While speaking with cricket.com.au, Hazlewood suggested that team will have problems adapting to late shift in venue.
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A look into India vs Australia schedule
Here is a look at entire India vs Australia schedule for upcoming series along with squads of both Indian and Australian cricket teams.
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Im source: Cricket Australia Twitter
13:46 IST, November 19th 2020